Managing diabetes is about more than medications or blood sugar readings. Diabetes and lifestyle go hand in hand.
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Understanding the Effects of Exercise on Blood Glucose
During exercise, glucose is the body’s primary source of energy. Blood glucose (sugar) response to exercise depends on whether the body needs fuel quickly or gradually.
Diabetes and Aging
Canadians living with diabetes face new health risks as they get older. Learn what you need to know about aging with diabetes – and how to stay as healthy as possible.
Zone 2 Exercises and Diabetes
I wouldn’t be surprised if you have come across the concept of training zones recently. The idea is that as exercise intensity increases (as measured by your heart rate going up), you enter a new zone.
The role of diet, exercise and medication for weight reduction in adults with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity commonly occur together. In Canada, two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese, making overweight and obesity the most common chronic conditions in the country.
Rucking: our favourite new exercise trend
Rucking is the simple act of taking extra weight along for a walk. It has evolved out of hiking, and it is a fantastic way to add more intense cardiovascular exercise to your routine while enjoying all the benefits of walking.
